When I was training for my Ironman Triathlon in 2009, I was focused on trying to incorporate more protein into my diet. This was because after a self-analysis of my diet, I found I was not eating near enough protein. The easiest and quickest way I found to add protein to breakfast was to have this … [Read more...]
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Chocolate Raspberry Muffins
To close out Chocolate Week, why not chocolate for breakfast? After all, cocoa has anti-aging properties, antioxidants (two times more than touted superfood acai), calcium, iron, and magnesium. It's been known to be energizing, mood stimulating, a mild central nervous system stimulant, increasing of serotonin levels, rich in polyphenols (help reduce bad cholesterol), and … [Read more...]
Rise and Grind
Rise and shine! Or, in this case, rise and grind up this smoothie. Okay, let's be real. What I was really thinking with this one is yet another meaning of "grind". I can count on my sister to have already gone there with me... you know, to the Urban Dictionary definition: 1) grind: when an individual pushes his/herself to attain a goal. Similar to gears grinding when they are worked beyond their capacity. "I've been on the grind lately … [Read more...]
Clean Green Juice
I have never been a huge "juicer" or juice fan. I've never done a juice cleanse or juice detox. In my college nutrition classes we were educated that juice can be so high in sugar and high in calories. I was surprised the first time I saw a glass of orange juice in its recommended serving size. I think at that time I was stuck in black-and-white thinking... that food was good or bad. So juice equaled bad for me for quite some time and I just … [Read more...]
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
First of all, Happy Holidays! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is having a great holiday season so far. Coming up on the new year, my wedding anniversary now, I am more excited than usual. I can't wait to relive the day (by my mom and Adrianne of Adrianne Elizabeth Events) through our pictures courtesy of Red Gallery Photography and videos courtesy of Studio Z Films!! … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Almond Milk
Almond milk is a great paleo substitute for cow's milk. I find I use it mostly in smoothies, sauces, purees, and coffee or tea. It's not nearly as complicated as you might think. I bet you can even make it right now with all of the tools you have in your kitchen. All you need is water, almonds, a blender, a large bowl and a … [Read more...]
Leftover Frittata
My husband and I arrived off the red-eye to stay at my parents' for a long weekend. It was time for breakfast when we arrived home. Moving to a paleo diet can be very foreign to a non-paleo'er so when I pulled out the left overs from my parent's dinner the night before around 9 am my mom was surprised, but happy she had something that we could eat. She had made Autumn Vegetables and Butter Roasted Turkey Breasts. I repurposed them for … [Read more...]
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
My sister and I are always swapping recipes and texting photos of our cooking. Some time when I was living in Portland she shared with me a recipe for a pumpkin pie smoothie she read in a running magazine. Unfortunately I don’t often write these things down. I was on a kick for a while and I made it so often I had it memorized. Years later, I just remember it was good. So today after crossfit I made up my own paleo version for breakfast. In … [Read more...]
Classic “Peanut Butter” Banana Smoothie
Growing up, my mom used to always make a banana smoothie. She'd have it herself all the time in the morning for breakfast. I can't remember … [Read more...]